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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ROTARY LAWN MOWER 6.0 Horsepower 21" Rear Discharge Model No. 944.361543 CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and In struc tions before operating this equipment Sears Canada, Inc., Toronto, Ontario M5B 2B8...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Warranty service is available by returning the Craftsman Power Mower to the nearest Sears Service Centre/Department in Canada. This warranty applies only while this prod- uct is used in Canada. - Page 3 III. CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is • Do not operate the mower when bare- foot or wearing open sandals. Al ways not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma chine and the wear substantial foot wear.
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Page 4: Assembly/Pre-Operation
ASSEMBLY / PRE-OPERATION Read these instructions and this manual in Operator presence its entirety before you attempt to assemble control bar or operate your new lawn mower. Upper handle LIFT UP IMPORTANT: This lawn mower is shipped WITHOUT OIL OR GASOLINE in the engine. Your new lawn mower has been as sem - LIFT bled at the factory with the exception of... -
Page 5: Operation
OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. These symbols may appear on your lawn mower or in literature supplied with the product. - Page 6 TO CONVERT MOWER The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be objects thrown into the used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging: eyes, which can result in • Lift rear door of the lawn mower and severe eye damage.
- Page 7 BEFORE STARTING ENGINE CAUTION: Alcohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using ethanol or metha- ADD OIL nol) can attract moisture which leads to Your lawnmower is shipped without oil in separation and for ma tion of acids during the engine. For type and grade of oil to storage.
- Page 8 MOWING TIPS MULCHING MOWING TIPS • Under certain conditions, such as very IMPORTANT: For best performance, tall grass, it may be nec es sary to raise keep mower housing free of built-up the height of cut to reduce pushing grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the effort and to keep from overloading the Maintenance section of this manual.
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Page 9: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS LUBRICATION CHART The warranty on this lawn mower does not ➀ Wheel cover items that have been subjected to adjuster (on operator abuse or negligence. To receive each wheel) full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. -
Page 10: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Gasoline Capacity / Type: 1,5 Liters (Unleaded Regular) Oil Type (API-SF-SJ): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C); SAE 5W-30 (below 32°F/0°C) Oil Capacity: 0,58 Liters Spark Plug: Champion RJ19LM (Gap: 0,76 mm) Blade Bolt Torque: 35-40 ft. - Page 11 GRASS CATCHER 6. Wait one minute to allow oil to settle. Insert and tighten dipstick, then re- • The grass catcher may be hosed with move it to check oil level. water, but must be dry when used. 7. Continue adding small amounts of •...
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Page 12: Service And Adjustments
MUFFLER CAUTION: Disconnect spark plug wire Inspect and replace corroded muffl er as it from spark plug and place wire where it could create a fi re hazard and/or dam age. cannot come in contact with the spark plug. • Clean the underside of your lawn mower SPARK PLUG by scraping to remove build-up of grass Replace spark plug at the beginning of... -
Page 13: Storage
CARBURETOR IMPORTANT: Never tamper with the engine governor, which is factory set Your carburetor is not adjustable. If your for proper engine speed. Over speed ing engine does not operate properly due to the engine above the factory high speed suspected carburetor problems, take your setting can be dangerous. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
ENGINE ENGINE OIL Drain oil (with engine warm) and replace FUEL SYS TEM with clean engine oil. (See “ENGINE” in IMPORTANT: It is important to prevent the Maintenance section of this manual). gum deposits from forming in essential CYLINDER fuel system parts such as carburetor, fuel 1. - Page 15 TROUBLESHOOTING - See appropriate section in manual unless directed to a Sears Service Center. PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Loss of power 1. Rear of lawn mower 1. Raise cutting height. housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass. 2. Cutting too much grass. 2.
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Page 16: Repair Parts
REPAIR PARTS... - Page 18 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1901-B1 1019 LABEL KIT 1095 VALVE GASKET SET 1058 OWNER’S MANUAL...
- Page 19 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1901-B1 977 CARBURETOR GASKET SET 121 CARBURETOR OVERHAUL KIT...
- Page 20 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1901-B1 1059 1036 EMISSIONS LABEL 1211 1210 358 ENGINE GASKET SET KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 697322 Cylinder Assembly 691451 Crankshaft 399269 Kit-Bushing/Seal 399781 • Seal-Oil (PTO Side) 299819 • Seal-Oil (Magneto Side) 691092 Screw (Engine Sump) 493279...
- Page 21 BRIGGS & STRATTON 4-CYCLE ENGINE MODEL NUMBER 12H802-1901-B1 KEY PART KEY PART DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION 691866 Lock-Piston Pin 491588 Filter-Air Cleaner Cartridge 499423 Pin-Piston 692299 Plate-Pawl Friction 499424 Rod-Connecting 281505 Pawl-Ratchet 691664 Screw (Connecting Rod) 691251 Nut (Governor Control Lever) 695759 Screw (Connecting Rod) 495264 Dipstick...
- Page 22 SERVICE NOTES...
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- Page 24 186682 03.27.03 BY Printed in U.S.A.